Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Now that they've happily
married off two of their grandchildren, Anna and Felty Helmuth are
ready for their next matchmaking challenge. What better way to celebrate
the most heartwarming of seasons--and make Huckleberry Hill, Wisconsin,
the place for unexpected love. . . A difficult marriage has left the
Helmuths' widowed great-granddaughter, Beth, finished with wedlock.
She's content to live with them and make a life for herself and her
toddler son. But once she turns down handsome Tyler Yoder's proposal, it
seems only fair to encourage him to find a suitable wife. Trouble is,
his gentleness and generous ways are showing her how joyous a real
meeting of hearts can be. . .

After a failed courtship, Tyler
thought the best he could hope for in a wife was mere companionship. But
spirited Beth is the one he longs to protect, and hold close. Earning
her trust is the hardest thing he's ever had to do. And soon, both will
discover that forgiveness and understanding are gifts that only
rekindled faith--along with the happiest of holidays--can bring.

About The Author:

I grew up with a steady diet
of William Shakespeare and Jane Austen. After all that literary
immersion, I naturally decided to get a degree in mathematics, which
came in handy when one of my six children needed help with homework.
After my fourth daughter was born, I started writing. By juggling diaper
changes, soccer games, music lessons, laundry, and two more children, I
finished my first manuscript—a Western—in just under fourteen years.

I
have always been fascinated by the Amish way of life and now write
Inspirational Amish Romance. I am drawn to the strong faith of the Plain
people and admire the importance they put on enduring family ties. I
have visited and studied Amish communities in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
where I met with a bishop and a minister as well as several Amish
mamms, dats, and children. It has always impressed me at what
salt-of-the-earth people they are. My interactions with these kind
people have been some of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I
have a dear Amish friend with whom I correspond in Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania. She helps me keep my facts straight and gives me
inspiration for my stories.

My goal is to write uplifting,
inspiring stories with happy endings and hopeful messages. If my books
make readers want to give themselves a big hug or jump up and down for
joy, I’ve done my job. I am a member of Romance Writers of America and
American Christian Fiction Writers and am represented by Mary Sue
Seymour of The Seymour Agency.

There are three Amish romances in
the Forever After in Apple Lake Series (Summerside/Guideposts). Kate’s
Song, Rebecca’s Rose, and Miriam’s Quilt are all now available.

I
have six Amish Romances in the works with Kensington Books. The first
and second books, Huckleberry Hill and Huckleberry Summer, are now
available in stores and online. The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill is
set in northern Wisconsin Amish country.

The series, The
Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill, is about an elderly Amish couple who
try to find suitable mates for their grandchildren. What could be more
fun than throwing two young people together to see if sparks ignite? No
one would ever suspect two octogenarian Amish folks of mischief.

Back for another wonderful visit with Annie and Felty Helmuth, and Amish
country in Wisconsin. Annie is back at her matchmaking for her
grandchildren, and next on the list is Beth, and Annie-bannanie has
chosen a fellow we met in the last book Tyler Yoder.Now Beth has
come to stay with her Grandparents, she is a young woman with a darling
little boy. What we are about to find out was that she had been in an
abusive marriage, and doesn’t plan to even put herself in that position
ever again. She has been terrible hurt and needs a lot of healing and
learning to trust God, not herself.Then we have Tyler, was he hurt
when his girl ended up with the Helmets grandson? Will he be interested
in Beth? You will be surprised at how his feeling develop. Had to love
this fellow and how he kept himself, and how deeply he followed his
faith.There are a few of Beth’s decisions that will make you cringe,
and sometimes I felt like shaking her. I had to wonder if Beth would
survive some of her former relatives. Come back again for a wonderful
and joyful visit with the Helmut Grand/Great Grandparents, sure would
love to have them for mine.Throughout the story I felt God’s hand
there and leading them to end up at the right spot at the right time.
What a great story of Faith, and how it is shared in this community. I can’t wait for the next book in this series, and there is a little tease offered!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kensington Books, and was not required to give a positive review.